Horse Health Matters®

Fitness And Conditioning

How to Measure Your Horse's Fitness using a Heart Monitor

EquiMed Staff

How to Measure Your Horse's Fitness using a Heart Monitor

by EquiMed Staff

April 13, 2017 14:55

Learn why measuring your horse's fitness using a heart monitor is important and how to use the information as a benchmark as fitness increases by keeping good …

General Care

Equine Euthanasia - What You Should Know

Flossie Sellers

Equine Euthanasia - What You Should Know

by Flossie Sellers

April 15, 2017 18:16

Learn the 5 questions that must be asked when euthanasia is being considered for any horse and also learn about the three methods for euthanasia recommended by …

General Care

Your Horse's Vital Signs

EquiMed Staff

Your Horse's Vital Signs

by EquiMed Staff

April 17, 2017 15:13

Learn about your horses vital signs and why it is important that you know how to take them, are familiar with your horse's baseline vital signs, and check them …

General Care

Finding an Equine Veterinarian

Mark Sellers

Finding an Equine Veterinarian

by Mark Sellers

April 22, 2017 14:45

Selecting your vet shouldn't be hit or miss. Here are some suggestions that will help you find a veterinarian that is good for your horse and you …

Tip of the Day

Cracks in the horse's hooves never repair themselves by growing together. Rather, the crack will "move" down as new horn is produced at the coronary band.

Hoof Care

How do I help my horse's dry, cracked feet …

Doug Butler, PhD, CJF, FWCF

How do I help my horse's dry, cracked feet …

by Doug Butler, PhD, CJF, FWCF

May 1, 2017 15:17

Hoof quality may relate more the the hoof's ability to regulate the moisture content than anything else. Our expert farrier, Doug Butler, gives you the facts on …

Equine Reproductive Maturity in Mares and Stallions

by EquiMed Staff

September 12, 2018 09:17

Dramatic physical and mental changes occur in horses as they transition from playful colt or filly stage to the adolescent stage and on to becoming a stallion …

Reproductive Care

Foaling - When To Call the Vet

EquiMed Staff

Foaling - When To Call the Vet

by EquiMed Staff

May 8, 2017 11:18

Hundreds of mares deliver healthy foals without incident yearly, but when complications during the foaling process develop, the time can turn into a nightmare …

Hoof Care: Importance of Proper Trimming and Shoeing Intervals

by Heather Smith Thomas

August 17, 2019 15:10

Keeping track of hoof health and growth helps prevent problems and also alerts you when the farrier needs to see the horse before the next scheduled visit …

Essentials

Meeting the Horse's Basic Dietary Needs

by EquiMed Staff

May 3, 2017 11:17

Horses require basic nutrition elements in proper proportions and amounts. This article discuss the equine's basic dietary needs, giving you the information you …

General Care

Horse Parasite Control Guidelines

EquiMed Staff

Horse Parasite Control Guidelines

by EquiMed Staff

November 8, 2018 11:24

Read about the many types of parasites that can affect your horse and learn how using the three "arms" of strategic deworming can be an answer to your parasite …

General Care

Horse Vaccination Guidelines

EquiMed Staff

Horse Vaccination Guidelines

by EquiMed Staff

April 21, 2017 10:34

An effective equine vaccination program always begins with a discussion with your veterinarian and why the risk factors in your particular area of the country …

First Aid

Do's and Don'ts of Horse First Aid

EquiMed Staff

Do's and Don'ts of Horse First Aid

by EquiMed Staff

April 10, 2017 10:26

Minor injuries and illnesses in horses can turn into costly or catastrophic situations if not recognized and treated promptly. Read to learn the 5 principles of …

Word of the Day

Strongyle

A type of roundworm that is a common parasite in horses.

Want a Healthy Horse? Look to the Way Horses Live in the Wild …

by EquiMed Staff

April 25, 2017 13:06

Over the years, researchers have thoroughly investigated the evolution of horses and determined that the way horses live in the wild can serve as a guide for …

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adjective
  1. absolutely necessary; extremely important.
    synonyms: crucial, necessary, key, vital, indespensable, important, of the essence, critcal imperative, manditory, compulsory, obligatory

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Quote of the Day

A horse will never tire of a rider who possesses both tact and sensitivity because he will never be pushed beyond his possibilities.

Nuno Oliveira

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